Operations Manager

The Opening Aura is creating a new role of Operations Manager that will aid the CEO in growing/running the business. Reporting to the CEO, the Operations Manager will create and manage strategies as well as develop a business plan while managing day-to-day operations across the firm.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

The OM will work closely with the CEO in developing the firm’s business plan and budget which reflect the vision, goals and strategies as well as taking the lead role in executing/reporting the plans.

He or she will be responsible for a number of processes across Aura, working closely with other leaders and teams across a number of departments and functions including:

Accounting

Human resources

Technology

Project delivery

Client reporting and analytics

Data Center team

Internal reporting and metrics

Sales

Purchasing

Compliance, risk management and legal

The OM will also work collaboratively with individual clients and marketing teams to ensure operational and technological support as well as risk management are at exceptional standards.

Experience

Aura is seeking an experienced veteran with strong leadership skills. Candidates must have a track record of building effective teams, working across a number of functional areas, implementing consistent policies, internal controls and processes, and executing against plans. While, we are open to candidates from a variety of industries and roles, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a strong knowledge of Information Technologies and related services and global operating experience in a COO or similar role.

Characteristics

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Great project management skills

Strong leadership skills

Effective prioritization

Adept at pulling together the right multi-functional internal teams, supplemented by external experts where required

Adaptable, spirited, and able to mirror these traits in the firm’s operations

Ever learning the evolving practices and trends that can impact the operations of a world class IT firm

Education

Professional, business or other degrees that fit a broad senior management role

Why Aura?

An opportunity to work at a highly respected IT firm and directly contribute to our growth

To have the opportunity to learn and work alongside high-performing individuals, within a team that has consistently delivered exceptional long-term investment results and the highest levels of client satisfaction (our client retention is 95%).

Independent, employee-owned firm

Aura has an exceptional and celebrated work culture. Our culture emphasizes excellence, transparency, integrity and teamwork.

About Aura Established in 1985, Aura Advanced Technologies is an independent firm that provides managed IT services and data center operations to a broad vertical of clients from oil and gas, tourism to medical clients across Canada. We are proud of our reputation and strive to continually enhance it by delivering long-term investment excellence, developing strong client partnerships, and living our core values

Applicants should provide a résumé and cover letter. Please send all application materials via email by January 25, 2016, and include your first name, last name.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.